Cari and I just completed an very important conference in Tijuana, Mexico. It was called “The Everyday Peacemaking Summit,” and looked at several angles, or perspectives, to the ongoing work of peacemaking. First of all let me say this was maybe the best event on the topic I’ve attended. ThereContinue Reading
“The complicity of the church in our day with the Christendom model both reflects our compromised position and bears the seeds of yet further dilution of the gospel witness.” (my thoughts from my dissertation đContinue Reading
In Louisville when going to the doctor Merton had this epiphany: âOn the corner of Fourth and Walnut, in the center of the shopping district, I was suddenly overwhelmed with the realization that I loved all these people, that they were mine and I was theirs, that we could notContinue Reading
A Local Church Pastor
âThrough personal storytelling, biblical preaching, and literally getting us out of the church and into a mosque, Andy walked alongside our church with the question, âCompelled by Godâs love, what does it mean to love our Muslim neighbor?â Wise, gentle, and prophetic, Andy doesnât just talk about peacemakingâhe lives it.âWebsite
Lay Church Leader
âAndy spent a weekend at our church recently speaking about his bridge building relationships with Muslims. This approach resonates in contrast with so much media attention to extremists. It was a new message for a lot of our members, but they seemed willing to listen and be open because of Andyâs gentle and non-threatening presence. Now we can discuss this topic more freely and see our Muslim neighbors in a new light, building friendships as God leads.â
Professor of Reconciliation Studies
âWe recognize you as an agent of change for reconciliation and an influential community leader. Weâd like to invite you to influence the next generation of community leaders here at Seattle Pacific University.â
Pastor
âAndy Larsen recently gave a presentation and engaged our congregation around the question, âWho is our neighbor?â His knowledge and experience as a bridge-builder and peacemaker was evident as he encouraged us to look outside our normal circles of friendships. Andy is well-suited for this ministry as he travels effortlessly between Muslim and Christian communities and invites us to do the same.â
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